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Chapter 245 Letting Go

Chapter 245 Letting Go

“Leila!”

She had only run a few steps when she suddenly felt her body tighten-James had rushed up behind her and

wrapped her in a tight embrace.

Lily instinctively tried to break free. She didn’t want things to stay messy between them, didn’t want to be

caught in lingering ambiguity. She pushed at his arms, trying to create sspace.

But his strength was too much for her. She couldn’t shake him off.

The next second, she felt the vulnerable weight of his face pressed into the crook of her neck, his breath warm

and uneven.

His voice trembled with a desperate, fragile fear of losing her.

“Leila... can’t we not make a clean break?”

That rare trace of weakness and pleading in his tone made tears well up in Lily’s eyes. They fell before she could

stop them.

Afraid the drops might fall onto the back of his hand and betray her, she quickly wiped her face.

The urge to turn around and hug him back surged with terrifying force.

But then what?

No matter h how badly she wanted to, she'd never grow those “few extra ounces” that would make her a man.

The longer this dragged on, the deeper they both sank. The more it would hurt-both of them.

In the end, she forced herself to harden her heart and spoke, pausing on each word.

“If my grandfather dies with regret in his heart.. I'll never forgive myself.”

His arms fell away, strength draining from his body, leaving nothing to hold her back.

He loved her. How could he bear to let her live with regret for the rest of her life!

It really seemed like they were destined to walk down different roads.

“Leila... | won't force you anymore.

It felt like it took an eternity-like he had to scrape his soul off the ground-before he finally found his voice again.

It was hoarse and strained with pain.

“I don’t want your grandfather to leave with regrets. And | don’t want you to live with any either. I'lL TI try my

best not to bother you anymore. But it’s getting late. It’s not safe for you to go back alone. Eat something first-

after dinner, I'll drive you home.”

“There's no need.”

Lily seized the chance to draw a clear line. There was no way she'd stay for dinner with him now.

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Chapter 245 Letting Go

The mountain resort was indeed far from the city, but plenty of people vacationed here. It wasn’t hard to hail a

ride.

Now that she had her body back, she quickly stepped away, putting distance between them.

“My brother said he’s coming to pickup. He's already on his way. I'll just leave with him.”

James didn’t want to let her go like this.

He was terrified that once she walked away, she might disappear from his life forever.

But if he tried to keep her here, it would only make things harder on her.

He didn’t want to lose her. But more than that, he couldn't stand the thought of her living in guilt and pain.

In the end, he swallowed the sharp ache in his chest and replied hoarsely, “Okay”

Seeing that she wasn’t wearing her coat, he turned and went back to the tent. He retrieved her jacket and gently

draped it over her shoulders.

He moved slowly, very slowly.

As if, by stretching out this single moment, he could freeze tand keep her here with him forever.

But tnever stops. No matter how slow his hands moved, separation would call the same.

She pulled the jacket closer around her and took another step back.

“It’s cold up here at night. You should head back and rest too. And James. from now on, let's both live well. Let's

both be happy.”

His bloodshot eyes hadn't faded.

His lips moved like he wanted to say something.

But how can | be happy without you by my side?

He didn’t say it.

Words like that would only weigh her down. They wouldn't help her at all.

The mountain wind tossed his hair, and in the end, all he could do was give her a barely audible “Mm.”

Seeing him like that-wrapped in pain and silence-Lily’s eyes stung again.

She wanted to look him in the eye and say a proper goodbye. But she knew that if she opened her mouth, she'd

choke up and give herself away

So instead, she forced the corners of

her mouth into a s jlg~pne that!

PH Noli] Cyny She raised

het hand and gave him a small wave,

Then she turned, suddenly and sharply, and walked away without looking back.

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Chapter 245 Letting Go

“Leila...”

James instinctively stepped after her.

Like his body was trying to chase her even as his mind screamed at him not to.

But then her words echoed in his head-how she could never forgive herself if her grandfather died with regrets

and he stopped in his tracks.

He stood there, frozen, and watched her figure grow smaller and smaller, swallowed up by the dark.

Only after she had vanished completely did he finally turn back around, limbs heavy with loneliness. Step by

step, he walked into the tent.

There were hotels and guesthouses near the resort.

Lily didn’t hail a car immediately. Instead, she booked a short-term hotel room and went to wash off her makeup.

She'd brought a large bag with her today, with a change of clothes inside.

After unwinding the layers of gauze

wrapped around her chest ang m

changing back ath YePormal outfit,

she ott like she could finally breathe.

Her whole body felt lighter. The

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She would never meet James again

as “Leila.” There NER Joe any

reel ET eup tools and

props she'd used to disguise herself.

She found a discreet trash can and tossed everything inside.

Only then did she call a car.

The night deepened. Her chest still ached, but there was a strange lightness to her heart.

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